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Pleasanton Police Department <br />Military Equipment Inventory <br />Equipment Name: HSM Urban Copper 127 gr .308 Winchester Light Armor Penetrator Ammunition <br />Quantity Owned/Sought: Up to 20 boxes owned I Lifespan: Unknown <br />Equipment Capabilities: This specialized ammunition is capable of accurately penetrating a variety of <br />barriers such as glass and metal. <br />Manufacturer Product Description: The 308 Light Armor Penetrator is used for disabling vehicles at <br />checkpoints or longer ranges or engaging threats that have taken cover behind vehicles. It is used <br />specifically to penetrate glass and vehicles. <br />Purpose/Authorized Uses: This ammunition is authorized, pursuant to law and Department policy, to <br />address lethal threats when other ammunition has proven or is expected to be incapable of <br />penetrating a necessary barrier to reach the threat. <br />Fiscal Impacts: The purchase price of this ammunition is approximately $88.88 per box (20 rounds per <br />box). <br />Legal/Procedural Rules Governing Use: All use of force applications are governed by state law and <br />Pleasanton PD Policy Section 300. This ammunition is used exclusively by SWAT Team members <br />assigned to the long-rifle/observer team for very specific use cases where ballistic barrier penetration <br />is required. <br />Training Required: SWAT Team members authorized to use this ammunition must train and qualify <br />with it. <br />Other Notes: None. <br />23 <br />